59. Research Review: Nature-Based Interventions for Autistic Children (A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis)
This systematic review and meta-analysis found nature-based interventions have positive associations with behavioral and emotional outcomes for autistic children. The full article and supplemental materials are available here.
Reference: Fan, M., Li, W., Ho, L., Phiri, L., & Choi, K. (2023). Nature-based interventions for autistic children. JAMA Network Open, 6(12), e2346715. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.46715
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